Don’t want a car that needs plugging in? Worry not: there’s plenty of choice, including lots of really talented models. Here, we count down the 50 best
TOP 50
50 Peugeot 208
Our pick 1.2 Puretech 100 Allure Premium+ List price £22,740 Target Price £21,272 Target PCP £256 Engine 3cyl, 1199cc, turbo, petrol Gearbox 6-spd manual 0-62mph 9.9sec Top speed 117mph MPG 56.7 CO2 112g/km
The 208 is one of the best small hatchbacks on sale today, particularly if comfort is high on your priority list.
Yes, the Ford Fiesta and Seat Ibiza deliver sharper handling and cost less to buy, but the 208 offers a more cosseting ride and quieter cruising manners. And similarly, if you value a classy, well-built interior that provides decent interior space, it won’t disappoint.
As a bonus, the 1.2 Puretech 100 petrol engine is a punchy performer that doesn’t drink a lot of fuel. We’d recommend Allure Premium+ trim, which brings smarter styling, a handy reversing camera and built-in sat-nav.
49 Dacia Jogger
Our pick TCe 110 Expression List price £18,445 Target Price £18,225 Target PCP £217 Engine 3cyl, 999cc, turbo, petrol Gearbox 6-spd manual 0-62mph 11.2sec Top speed 114mph MPG 48.7 CO2 130g/km
Like all Dacias, the Jogger is very aggressively priced, but don’t think that means it’s full of compromises.
As a people mover, it’s well thought out, with genuine seven-seat usability, decent driving dynamics and plenty of standard equipment. Indeed, even entry-level versions have cruise control, electric front windows and air conditioning, although we’d recommend going for Expression trim; it adds lots of handy kit without costing vastly more.
The 109bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine is our pick; it’s punchy enough for most situations and much cheaper than the more powerful hybrid. Only a poor Euro NCAP safety score lets the Jogger down.
48 Toyota Yaris Cross
Our pick 1.5 Hybrid Design List price £26,530 Target Price £25,187 Target PCP £289 Engine 3cyl, 1490cc, petrol, plus electric motor Gearbox CVT auto 0-62mph 11.2sec Top speed 105mph MPG 62.8 CO2 102g/km
The Yaris Cross makes a strong case for itself against the crowd of small SUVs, especially if your top priorities are reliability and low running costs. It’s the most economical car we’ve ever put through our True MPG fuel economy test, and Toyota consistently performs well in our annual reliability survey.
Inside, the Yaris Cross is solidly built and the controls are instinctive to find and use on the move. And while seeing out of the back can be tricky, a
